N.J.S.A 40:55D-52 provides in subsection a, through the incorporation of N.J.S.A. 40:55D-49a, that the general terms and conditions on which preliminary approval was granted, including but not limited to use variances, layout and design standards for streets, curbs and sidewalks, lot size, yard dimensions and off-tract improvements, “shall not be changed for a period of two years after the date on which the resolution of final approval is adopted …”. N.J.S.A 40:55D-52 further authorizes the granting of extensions of the period of final site plan and subdivision protection. This article will examine a number of issues arising under the statute.
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